Why Do Critics Complain About Questions on IQ Tests That

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Multiple Choice

Why do critics complain about questions on IQ tests that ask for factual information?

• A) such questions do not predict performance in school
• B) such items measure knowledge, not necessarily ability
• C) factual knowledge is unrelated to problem-solving ability
• D) these questions fail to differentiate among people who take the tests

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